Housing Project of the Year

This category recognises excellence in completed projects – from concept, through procurement, design and construction and on to operations and ultimate end user satisfaction.

Written agreement of the Commissioning Authority, the lead contractor and the lead engineer/architect is required to complete submission of the entry.

Shortlisted projects in this category will be judged by site visit from our judging panel.

This category recognises the value of exceptional buildings in meeting Britain’s housing needs.

This category addresses the chronic need for desirable, sustainable housing and is open to all projects where housing/accommodation provision is the primary purpose. Judges will look for:

Elegance of design and attention to construction details

Occupier delight

Use of sustainable materials

Action in creating communities

Evidence of community engagement throughout the project

Use of sustainable materials and processes throughout the project

Judges will be scoring your entry against these five stages of project development:

CONCEPT

Demonstrate the extent to which the project team had a clear understanding of the outcome being targeted from the outset. Offer examples of originality and any application of research findings.

DESIGN

Describe how the project team developed an excellent design, taking into account appearance, detailing and harmony with the environment. Consider explaining the use of digital tools and any other design innovations.

PROCUREMENT

Explain how close, collaborative working drove better project outcomes in terms of cost, time, quality or any of factor considered crucial to the client. Consider sharing innovative procurement methods and other supply chain engagement tools. Explain any cost or time over-runs.

CONSTRUCTION

Demonstrate the extent to which the construction was exemplary. Consider highlighting the engagement of senior management, the quality of workmanship, safety performance, innovative value engineering and other technical or technological innovations used to improve construction productivity.

OUTCOME

Provide clear evidence of how the project has hit the brief, provided real economic/social value and is providing real occupier/end user benefit. Also consider demonstrating the project’s impact on other, broader, stakeholders and the environment. Also consider demonstrating how you have used the project to develop the skills-base of the industry.

You should ensure your entry provides sufficient detail on all five stages.